The Old Crem 3,606 Posted February 5, 2023 I think if the following Ill or suspected to be Ill players will go as follows. Rob Burrow 2023/early 2024, Steve Thompson 2025/2026, Ryan Jones 2026/2027, Dylan Hartley (Reading between the lines he seems quietly convinced he has dementia) 2031-2033. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted February 9, 2023 Welsh international and British Lion Charlie Faulkner reportedly dead aged 81: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-pontypool-front-row-rugby-26202314 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted February 17, 2023 John Holdsworth, rugby league referee has died aged 76. Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 19, 2023 This has to be the worst article ever published. It’s quite long, but at no point is the player named. What the fuck?? Anyway I post what I found, it is what it is, WYSIWYG, and any other trite sayings like that. ‘A family member of a GAA star under investigation for fraud has claimed he was placed in a mental health care facility this week after he tried to take his own life.’ Apparently he is under investigation for falsely saying he had cancer. I’m guessing the DLers who follow Irish rugby know who the unnamed secret marked player is. Do feel free to share. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: This has to be the worst article ever published. It’s quite long, but at no point is the player named. What the fuck?? Anyway I post what I found, it is what it is, WYSIWYG, and any other trite sayings like that. ‘A family member of a GAA star under investigation for fraud has claimed he was placed in a mental health care facility this week after he tried to take his own life.’ Apparently he is under investigation for falsely saying he had cancer. I’m guessing the DLers who follow Irish rugby know who the unnamed secret marked player is. Do feel free to share. SC 1) Not a rugby player – wrong thread. 2) Not a death – wrong section. Belongs in extra curricular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,535 Posted February 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Sir Creep said: This has to be the worst article ever published. It’s quite long, but at no point is the player named. What the fuck?? Anyway I post what I found, it is what it is, WYSIWYG, and any other trite sayings like that. ‘A family member of a GAA star under investigation for fraud has claimed he was placed in a mental health care facility this week after he tried to take his own life.’ Apparently he is under investigation for falsely saying he had cancer. I’m guessing the DLers who follow Irish rugby know who the unnamed secret marked player is. Do feel free to share. SC And this has to be one of the worst posts ever put up on this site, not least because (as Ulitzer has pointed out) you seem to be under the impression that a GAA star is someone who plays rugby. Most Irish sports fans do know who the unnamed player is. However responsible media outlets are not publishing the name as there is an ongoing Garda investigation, and they do not want to prejudice any prosecution that may arise from that investigation. God knows it is hard enough to get convictions for fraud in this country. The fact that the person seems to have mental health issues makes it even more important that there is no online hounding of the individual, which could be used by his defence to claim that a fair trial would not be possible. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted February 24, 2023 Tom Tierney, who won 8 caps for Ireland, and subsequently coached the women's team, has died suddenly, aged 46. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted February 28, 2023 Brian O'Brien, Irish player has died at 83. Obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted March 10, 2023 Ireland and Lions player Niall Brophy dies aged 87. Won 20 caps for Ireland and went on two Lions tours, 1959 & '62 not playing (through injury) in '59, but playing twice in '62 v. South Africa. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted March 20, 2023 John Sattler, Australian Rugby League player has died aged 80. Obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diego 1,989 Posted March 20, 2023 Bryn Hargreaves, English rugby player who disappeared 14 months ago in Cheat Lake, West Virginia where he lived, was found dead, played for Wigan, where he was born, St Helena, Bradford Bulls and Leigh https://www.totalrl.com/body-of-missing-former-st-helens-wigan-and-bradford-prop-bryn-hargreaves-found-in-usa-as-family-confirm-death/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted March 30, 2023 David Willicome, started with Union but became a professional rugby league player with Halifax and Wigan and played for both Great Britain and Wales in a representative capacity, reportedly dead: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted April 2, 2023 Aussie Rugby legend Sam Backo critical after a heart attack: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/critical-condition-rugby-league-legend-sam-backo-hospitalised-after-major-heart-attack/news-story/dc57c08f89c9e67183befb0e492d8d57 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 4, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65164581 Dafydd James diagnosed now. Rugby will either be banned or go non contact by 2030 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, The Old Crem said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65164581 Dafydd James diagnosed now. Rugby will either be banned or go non contact by 2030 I'd be interested to see what non contact rugby would look like. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted April 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, deadsox said: I'd be interested to see what non contact rugby would look like. it would be high scoring that's for sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted April 4, 2023 Irish Rugby legend Fergus Slattery has dementia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, deadsox said: I'd be interested to see what non contact rugby would look like. Somewhat like flag football in America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Irish Rugby legend Fergus Slattery has dementia. A relatively rare incidence of a public case of a pre professional player being known to be suffering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 5, 2023 Former Springboks coach Ian McIntosh died aged 84 on Wednesday in a hospital near Durban from cancer. McIntosh coached South Africa in 1993 and 1994 before being fired after a series loss in New Zealand. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted April 19, 2023 Considering the risks associated with playing this sport all players who will be given a welsh rugby cap will automatically change their name to Dai Young 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted April 22, 2023 Mike Coulman, who played for both codes at the highest level, reportedly dead aged 78: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 23, 2023 i wonder what Country will be the first to ban Rugby. Or will the sport governing bodies just abide it because financially it won’t be worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,606 Posted April 30, 2023 I mean eight years ago Dylan Hartley was England captain and now he basically confirmed he has the early stages of dementia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted April 30, 2023 Rugby League hooker Tony Duke, who publicised his dementia battle last year, reportedly dead: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/tony-duke-passes-away-hull-8398873 He was part of Hull FC's Challenge Cup winning team in 1982, won against Widnes on a replay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
